Maphuto
Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South
About Maphuto
Registered under EMIS 923242439, Maphuto serves as a public primary school in Polokwane, Limpopo. The 2025 academic year saw 956 enrolled learners instructed by 28 educators, resulting in a ratio of 34:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Maphuto is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Maphuto is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Maphuto is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Maphuto reported a total enrollment of 956 learners with a teaching staff of 28 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Maphuto is situated in Polokwane (Sebayeng), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Capricorn South education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Capricorn District Municipality, under the Polokwane local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Sebayeng Township; Solomondale;1234;. For postal correspondence, use: P/bag X7944; Pietersburg.
Curriculum & Academics
Maphuto is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Maphuto was historically administered under the Lebowa education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Limpopo Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Maphuto are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Sebayeng Township; Solomondale;1234;
Polokwane, Limpopo
Postal
P/bag X7944; Pietersburg
Phone
+27 71 658 2289Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
923242439
Department of Basic Education
Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.